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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.56 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.56 and 67.05 is: 100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.56 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.56 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.56 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 15,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459.05/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.58

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